How to create a shortcut for AC3 without starting up Uplay?

I received a free copy of AC3 with my gpu but it's tied to Uplay. Whenever I load up the game it just starts Uplay, and then I have to click 'my games', click 'AC3', then click 'Play' which is a bit more tedious than simply clicking a shortcut.

Is there anyway to bypass Uplay? I'm fine with it running, I would just prefer not to use the actual client to access the game. Every shortcut from the download simply leads to the Uplay client.

For those that have AC3 through Steam, is Uplay necessary? If not, I may actually consider buying AC3 on Steam way down the road when it's on sale to avoid this issue. Unless someone here has an idea..

It's the same with Far Cry 3 (Which I bought from Steam).

Annoying, but i don't think there's a way around it.

It's the same with Far Cry 3 (Which I bought from Steam).

Annoying, but i don't think there's a way around it.

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